Solihull vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Solihull

B90 · Solihull

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting87
  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Vehicle crime27

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 24, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Solihull sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Upper Arley has more Drugs (1). Solihull sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upper Arley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Solihull or Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 24 vs 236 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Solihull and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Solihull saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 236).

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